1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 2.7L Petrol · RFS 308Y
1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 1983. Recorded mileage 121,407 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 280
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RFS 308Y Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2023
- 121,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RFS 308Y MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280 (RFS 308Y) between August 2023 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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